How to Get the Codecs Downloaded Automatically to Windows Media Player

How to Get the Codecs Downloaded Automatically to Windows Media Player

Last update: 11 Feb 2005 | 80445 views

Windows Media Player may not be able to play a portion of content that you select because that content requires a codec that either could not be downloaded to your computer, or is not supported by Windows Media Player. By default, Windows Media Player downloads codecs automatically when you need them to play a file.

When you are trying to play back content, temporarily set the Internet Explorer Download unsigned ActiveX controls security setting to Enable or Prompt. This setting will let you install the codec.